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Creature Effects Makeup: An Interview with Matt Rose and Chad Waters
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Monsters, monkeys, and freaks oh my! Step behind the scenes and onto the backlots of Hollywood with two of the movie industry's most prolific and talented creature effects artists, Matt Rose and Chad Waters. In this exclusive interview with Matt and Chad, HowStuffWorks learns their opinion on the future of special effects makeup as well as some creature effects movie tricks.
How SpaceShipOne Works
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It's launch time for the first privately funded space flight. In the course of battle for the X Prize, a group called Scaled Composites has built and tested SpaceShipOne, a sub-orbital spacecraft intended to carry tourists on the ride of their life. Learn all about the craft.
How Uranium Mining Works
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Thanks to our voracious appetite for energy, the element long linked with nuclear weapons is taking on a new role. Where does the hunt begin for uranium?
Top 10 Things That Women Invented
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By the end of the 20th century, female inventors held 10 percent of all patents, a disparity indicating the hurdles women faced in receiving credit for their ideas. The inventors on this list overcame those obstacles.
How PlayStation Network Works
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Sony's PlayStation Network offers gamers the chance to dive into multiplayer entertainment with friends all over the globe.
10 Scare-inducing Moments in History
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From serial killers to natural disasters, many events in our history have stoked fear among the masses. Here are 10 fear-stoking moments.
10 Best Things to Build in to Your Home
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These days, homeowners have add-on options that previous generations could only dream of. From integrated electronics to secret rooms, we'll scope out 10 of the best.
How Anarchism Works
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Anarchism is often associated with chaos and violence, but the philosophy is far more nuanced than that. Learn more about anarchism at HowStuffWorks.
Do You Know What Movies These American Cars Are Featured In?
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A movie can create a magical escape from reality, with elaborate storylines and top-notch acting. Alternatively, the acting can be garbage, but the car chases are worth watching the movie. Can you identify these movies by the cars that made them awesome?
How Chevrolet Works
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Chevrolet was founded in 1911 and has been GM's largest volume division since the 1920s. Learn about Chevy's history and the evolution of its cars.